Sharif survived a serious constitutional crisis when President Khan attempted to dismiss him under article 58-2b, in April 1993, but he successfully challenged the decision in the Supreme Court.[45] Sharif resigned from the post negotiating a settlement that resulted in the removal of President as well, in July 1993.[48]

Gillani was elected after in March 2008 after the elections. During his term, Chief JusticeIftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's
position was restored. He was disqualified from his seat in the
parliament in April 2012 by the Supreme Court for contempt of court.[64]